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🎓 Education

• Ph.D., Cryptography
  University of Rennes
  (October 2021 – February 2025)
  Thesis: New Automated Approaches in Cryptanalysis

• M.Sc., Information Security and Cryptology
  University of Limoges
  (September 2019 – September 2021)
  Graduated with Distinction

• B.Sc., Computer Science
  FPT University
  (2013 – 2018)
  Best student of the Computer Science Program 2018

🔬 Research Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

Télécom Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, France | June 2025 – Present

• Designed and evaluated lightweight cryptographic primitives tailored for constrained environments and Multi-Party Computation (MPC).
• Analyzed security vs. performance trade-offs for hardware-friendly cryptographic implementations.
• Investigated new statistical attacks on symmetric-key primitives.

Ph.D. Researcher

IRISA, Rennes, France | October 2021 – February 2025

• Developed automated tools to optimize cryptanalysis methods.
• Authored multiple publications in top-tier cryptography journals and conferences.
• Collaborated internationally to refine attack frameworks and models.

Research Intern

IAIK, Graz, Austria | September 2023 – December 2023

• Enhanced Rebound attack efficiency using MILP models.
• Conducted analysis on AES-like ciphers, leading to complexity optimizations.
• Presented findings at internal seminars, fostering collaborative discussions.

Research Assistant

Operations Research Lab, Hanoi, Vietnam | April 2017 – July 2019

• Developed optimization algorithms for shift scheduling and vehicle routing problems.
• Published an international journal paper on algorithmic methodologies.
• Coordinated with real-world logistics stakeholders to implement solutions.

Research Intern

Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore | November 2016 – May 2017

• Designed web applications using PHP and Bluetooth Low Energy beacons.
• Developed APIs and managed cloud infrastructure for mobile app integration.

💼 Professional Experience

Junior Data Scientist

Teko Technology JSC, Hanoi, Vietnam | January 2019 – June 2019

• Developed ML models for fraud detection, achieving 88% accuracy in online payment systems.
• Analyzed trends and anomalies, enhancing system reliability.

Early Career Experience

• Web Developer Intern at CyRadar (May – Aug 2016)
• C++ Developer (Part-time) at FPT Software (Sept 2015 – Feb 2016)

📜 Publications

1. Debasmita Chakraborty, Hosein Hadipour, Phuong Hoa Nguyen, Maria Eichlseder,
   Finding Complete Impossible Differential Attacks on AndRX Ciphers and Efficient Distinguishers for ARX Designs,
   IACR Transactions on Symmetric Cryptology, TOSC-2024(3).
   DOI: 10.46586/tosc.v2024.i3.84-176

2. Patrick Derbez, Marie Euler, Pierre-Alain Fouque, Phuong Hoa Nguyen,
   Revisiting Related-Key Boomerang Attacks on AES Using Computer-Aided Tools,
   Advances in Cryptology – ASIACRYPT 2022.
   DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-22969-5_3

3. Minh Hoàng Hà, Hoa Nguyen Phuong, Huyen Tran Ngoc Nhat, André Langevin, Martin Trépanier,
   Solving the Clustered Traveling Salesman Problem with D-Relaxed Priority Rule,
   International Transactions in Operational Research.
   DOI: 10.1111/itor.12797

🛠️ Services

• 2023 – 2026: External Reviewer for ASIACRYPT 2023, EUROCRYPT 2024, CRYPTO 2024, CRYPTO 2025, CRYPTO 2026.
• 04/2023: Volunteer at EUROCRYPT 2023, assisting in event coordination and participant support.

🏆 Honors & Awards

• 12/2025: First Prize, International Olympiad in Cryptography, NSUCRYPTO2025.
• 12/2022: Third Prize, International Olympiad in Cryptography, NSUCRYPTO2022.
• 05/2021: Bourse de thèse par le PEC, Thesis Scholarship.
• 05/2019: Vingroup Scholarship, Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship.
• 04/2018: Third Prize, Power Laws: Optimizing Demand-side Strategies, Hosted by DrivenData.
• 12/2017: Vietnam Female Science and Technology Student Award, Given by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
• 11/2016: Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore Intern, Fully Funded Scholarship.
• 10/2014: Third Prize, ACM/ICPC Vietnam National Round 2014.
• 05/2013: The Nguyen Van Dao Scholarship, a fully funded undergraduate scholarship for Talented Students.

💻 Skills

Programming and Technical Skills

• Languages: Proficient in C/C++, Python, Bash scripting, LATEX.
• Tools: Proficient with MILP solvers, Linux command line, Git, and Docker.
• Cryptography: Deep expertise in classical cryptanalysis techniques.
• Data Science: Experience with machine learning algorithms, data visualization, and statistical analysis.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication and collaboration in international, cross-disciplinary teams.
• Eager to learn and adapt to cutting-edge technologies.

🌐 Languages

• English: Fluent (Professional working proficiency).
• French: Elementary (A2, currently pursuing B1).
• Vietnamese: Native.

✨ Interests and Hobbies

• Traveling and exploring diverse cultures.
• Solving complex puzzles and challenges.